Say “Iappreciateyou”Repeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedCelebratesomeone’ssuccessValidatesomeone’sfeelingsGivesomeoneyour fullattentionOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedExpressgratitudesincerelyRecognizenon-verbalcuesIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outShare akind noteormessageShare apersonalexperienceto connectAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Say “Thatsoundschallenging”Give spacewhensomeoneneeds itUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Ask open-endedquestionsListenwithoutinterruptingSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer tolisten withoutgiving adviceShowpatienceduring atoughconversationOffer words ofencouragementNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inAcknowledgesomeone’seffortSay “Iappreciateyou”Repeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedCelebratesomeone’ssuccessValidatesomeone’sfeelingsGivesomeoneyour fullattentionOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedExpressgratitudesincerelyRecognizenon-verbalcuesIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outShare akind noteormessageShare apersonalexperienceto connectAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Say “Thatsoundschallenging”Give spacewhensomeoneneeds itUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Ask open-endedquestionsListenwithoutinterruptingSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer tolisten withoutgiving adviceShowpatienceduring atoughconversationOffer words ofencouragementNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inAcknowledgesomeone’seffort

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Say “I appreciate you”
  2. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  3. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  4. Celebrate someone’s success
  5. Validate someone’s feelings
  6. Give someone your full attention
  7. Offer help without being asked
  8. Express gratitude sincerely
  9. Recognize non-verbal cues
  10. Include someone who feels left out
  11. Share a kind note or message
  12. Share a personal experience to connect
  13. Ask “How can I help?”
  14. Say “That sounds challenging”
  15. Give space when someone needs it
  16. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)
  17. Ask open-ended questions
  18. Listen without interrupting
  19. Say “I understand how you feel”
  20. Offer to listen without giving advice
  21. Show patience during a tough conversation
  22. Offer words of encouragement
  23. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  24. Acknowledge someone’s effort